HESPA school supply
give away
HESPA will be having a school
supply give away at LaBelle High
School August 2 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. or until supplies run out. It is
open to all LaBelle and Clewiston
students.
There will be also free back to
school haircuts offered. Like last
year we will have our raffle for a
boy and a girl back pack filled with
school supplies. To enter all you
have to do is purchase tickets or a
hotdog and drink.
Basket of Love
Foundation
The ABM Elite Ladies Society
is offering baskets containing hy-
giene, cleaning supplies and food
See briefs Page 23

With their retail store just one day from opening, Goodwill Industries is looking to build
rental units for low-income disabled residents in Hendry County.

Goodwill looks to build

apartments for the disabled

$2.2 million project
counts on support
from city, county
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
CLEWISTON -- With a Good-
will Superstore about to open at
the Clewiston Town Center, the
corporation has already switched
gears to focus on addressing the
needs of a part of the population
that desperately needs it.
If successful, Goodwill hopes

to provide apartment units to resi-
dents who are physically disabled
at a low cost. The organization
has approached the city of Clewis-
ton, as well as Hendry County, to
provide local contributions in its
search for grant funding.
As it stands, the project con-
sists of 14 one- and two-bedroom
units to be constructed on an un-
developed 1.8 acre site in Clewis-
ton. The plans call for a one-story,
multi-unit building series at 1016
W. Ventura Ave.
Goodwill is seeking between
$208,000 and $308,000 in local

funding, as well as $1.9 in fund-
ing from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment (HUD) to make the project
happen.
To qualify, Goodwill Indus-
tries is making the apartment
units available to low-household
incomes. Tenants who are physi-
cally disabled and are at or below
50 percent of the county's medi-
an income will pay no more than
30 percent of their household in-
come toward rent and utilities.
See Build Page 24

FHP

hopes for

leads in

2006 hit

and run
Agency begins work
on unsolved cases
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
HENDRY-Officials with the
Florida Highway Patrol are hop-
ing that residents with information
about a fatal hit-and-run case from
a few years back will come for
ward to finally help bring the case
to a close.
In reviewing a number of their
older cases, investigators decided
to bring back those cases that have
remained unsolved. The hope
is that the newly focused atten-
tion will lead FHP to the suspects
who have not answered for their
crimes.
One such case is a Dec. 22, 2006
death involving a bicyclist in Hen-
dry County.
According to the Florida High-
way Patrol, officials responded to
the hit-and-run at approximately
6:52 p.m. that day on S.R. 29, just
south of C Road.
Witnesses told investigators
that the bicyclist had been struck
by two vehicles as the man crossed
the roadway.
The first vehicle was described
as a smaller, dark colored pick-up
See FHP Page 24

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Local Weather

Weather Forecast for Hendry County
from the National Weather Service.
Clewiston and surrounding
areas:
Thursday: Scattered r i
showers and thunderstorms
after noon. Partly cloudy, with -j
a high near 94. Southeast wind
around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 40%.
Thursday Night: A 20
percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms before
11pm. Partly cloudy, with a
low around 78. East wind between 9 and
11 mph.

Extended Forecast
Friday: A 30 percent
chance of showers and thun-
derstorms after noon. Partly
cloudy, with a high near 93.
East wind between 11 and 15 mph, with

gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 per-
cent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Partly cloudy,
with a low around 78. Light
wind becoming east between
10 and 13 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent
chance of showers and thun-
derstorms. Partly cloudy, with
a high near 93. East wind
around 13 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 per
cent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Partly cloudy,
with a low around 77.
Sunday: A 40 percent
chance of showers and thun-
derstorms. Partly cloudy, with
a high near 94.
Sunday Night: A 20 per-
cent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Partly cloudy,
with a low around 77.
Monday: A 40 percent
chance of showers and thun-
derstorms. Partly cloudy, with
a high near 91.

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Roll-Back equals TAX INCREASE

By Karson Turner
I have a confession to make. When I
moved back to Clewiston in 2007 full time I
was ignorant about what our tax dollars ac-
tually covered. I could not tell you where they
all went and I could not tell you what most
if any of the 14 special districts covered. One
of the first public meetings I attended prior
to my full time return home was a hospital
board meeting. I was reintroduced to the
term millage.
I heard a phrase roll-back which clearly
meant to me some sort of a reduction. I am
certain we teach our children in school, If
you don't know exactly what a word means
look at how it used in the sentence. Think of
where you have seen it used in other ways.
Roll-Back, BINGO! Wal-Mart is going to Roll-
Back the prices.
The Nissan dealership is rolling back to
2000. Hampton Chrysler is rolling back gas
prices to 2004, buy now and you get gas for a
year rolled back to what you paid then. That
is not the case in Government world. Roll-
Back is this phrase you use to dupe the pub-
lic. They don't say that, maybe I am being to
direct and mean again. You don't raise the
millage you roll it back to get the same rev-
enue. We rolled back and it increased your
millage but we did not raise your taxes.
I could scream when I hear that phrase
used by people. I was so happy in my first
round of budget workshops to hear the fel-
low commissioners say that Roll Back is a
raise and we should call it a Roll Up. Makes
sense to me, I am using it. I intend to be say-
ing to you all that we are not rolling up your
taxes that we are keeping the millage set
at 6.5 again this budget year. Last year the
board was considering an increase or roll
back until the public showed up and in an
emotional turn of events the county dipped
into the Hurricane Emergency fund and
pledged to pay back the 2.7 million to keep
the millage rate the same. Our entire county

has worked hard to replenish that fund. The
clerk has contributed the most in an effort to
bring it back to normal and with the remain-
ing 230,000 plus to be repaid by a FEMA grant
that is from Hurricane Wilma the county will
be whole in the Emergency account. In this
current budget crisis, with property values
being so much lower than they were last
year, when we leave the millage at 6.5 the
county will receive less money in revenues.
Doing this means there will be a reduction
in services, at what level remains to be seen.
There will be a tremendous amount of in
depth looking into departments and hope-
fully we can operate at a more efficient level
to bring our residents the service we need
and have become accustom to.
Currently the School Board has the high-
est millage rate and I do not know what their
proposed number is but I believe it is to be
set at a higher number. Last year in 2008 the
school board millage was 7.6 and prior to
that in 2007 7.5. I think most people would
say in an effort to retain teachers and ad-
ministrators we agree to taxes being raised.
I hope they are using the dollars wisely and
cutting where they can and not harming the
educational system. The school board is a
strong group of people that I feel will get the
job done and hold people accountable.
The County administration has asked
us the Board of County Commissioners to
consider the Roll-Up rate of 7.24 and they
received a definitive NO from the major-
ity of commissioners. We will have more
budget workshops and the next meeting
for the Board of County Commissioners is
scheduled for August the 4th. We welcome
anyone that would like to ask a question in
regards to their taxes and what is being pro-
posed. We will also have a budget workshop
where the public has the ability to weigh in
and give their reasoning on what we should
or should not do. I personally feel that we
must ask everyone to cut back and I can not

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Terriers to i

Bond: 'I expect several
records to be broken'

By Naji Tobias
INI Florida
MOORE HAVEN It's been a relatively
uneventful summer when it comes to the
Moore Haven Terriers football team.
But that's all about to change, as the team
gets ready to conduct a series of weightlift-
ing and agility evaluations next week.
On Monday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug.
5, the Terriers will engage in Big Dog test-
ing an indicator of how far the players have
come in conditioning throughout the sum-
mer.
Standing out in the weight room sessions
is incoming junior Jaime Juarez, who his
head coach, Jason Bond, says is the most im-
proved as far as conditioning is concerned.
Juarez, a offensive/defensive lineman for
the Terriers, said he's been pushing himself
harder all the way from where he was at
conditionally last year.
Suffice to say, in two key weightlifting ex-
ercises the bench press and military press
- Juarez has improved by 30 and 35 pounds,
respectively.
This time last year, Juarez was lifting 275
lbs. on the bench, while putting up 165 lbs.
on the military press,
Now, he's at 305 lbs. on the bench and
200 lbs. on the military all impressive feats
in itself.
"Lifting weights helps you in preventing
injuries and it makes you stronger," Juarez
said.
"I want to be a more aggressive lineman
and help my team make it the playoffs this
year."

conduct Big

Moore Haven, who this year will be a
Class I B team (down from Class 1A), missed
the playoffs in 2008 after going 0-3 in District
6- A play, with losses to Glades Day, Evan-
gelical Christian and St. John Neumann.
The Terriers finished with a 5-5 over-
all record after starting last season 4-0 and
making a brief appearance in the Associated
Press High School Class 1A poll.
But for Moore Haven to even think about
making in playoffs for the first time since
2003, the players may need to make a strong
showing in next week's Big Dog testing.
"We got a lot of good athletes on our
team," Juarez said.
"Before practice starts, I hope all my
teammates come to the Big Dog workouts
and get stronger and better."
In last year's Big Dog testing, a few re-
cords fell, which astonished the players and
coaching staff alike.
Here's a look at the Big Dog records set
last summer:
Military Press: Jaime Juarez 165 lbs.
Power Clean: Jermaine Augustine and
Aaron Lopez 205 lbs.
40-Yard Dash: Josh Patterson 4.3 sec-
onds
400 Meter Run: Elazarus Blackmon 54
seconds
20-Yard Backpedal Run: Josh Patter-
son and Keonte White 3.4 seconds
Vertical Leap: Lascelle Humphrey 28
inches
"I expect several of the records to be bro-
ken again next week," Bond said.
"Jaime Juarez, I think he'll break two or
three of our weightlifting records. He's been
here almost everyday, working himself really
hard to become a good lineman for us this
season."
Moore Haven players will be tested on

Dog testing

these exercise drills:
Bench press
Squat
Power clean
Military press
Vertical leap
20-yard backpedal
40-yard dash
400 meter run
The tests will likely be divided into two
segments, which include two field tests and
two lifting ones on Aug. 3 (Day 1).
That, of course, depends on how the
weather turns out.
If it rains, then all testing may convene
in Moore Haven's weight room facility that
day.
Day 2 (Aug. 5) will cover the rest of the
Big Dog tests.
Notes: To become a member of the Big
Dog club, a players must score at least 80
points in the testing.
The maximum score anyone could get is
120 points, equivalent to 15 points for each
of the eight testing areas.
For example, to score the maximum
amount of 15 in the 40-yard dash, your time
must be recorded at 4.2 seconds.
The two testing days begin at 6 p.m. in
the Moore Haven High School weight room
facility.
Staff writer Naji Tobias can be reached at nto-
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Environmental Affairs Division.

This person will chiefly be
responsible for driving the
"Community Outreach on the Go"
Mobile Information Tour Van to
various locations and events around

the Lake Okeechobee area and
while on location to communicate
important messages and current
news to the public.

Therefore, this person must
demonstrate good communication
skills and be a "people person" who
is friendly and easily approachable.
A professional and courteous
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INI/Naji Tobias
Moore Haven incoming senior running back Fred Hall spotted his teammate,
Jaime Juarez, in the military press Monday evening. Juarez holds the Big Dog
team record in this exercise at 165 Ibs. he's at 200 Ibs. now.

4 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee July 30, 2009

New Physician at the Hendry and

Glades County Health Departments

By Beth Fabian
Dr. Clifford C. Adam joined the Hendry
and Glades County Health Departments
as a Senior Physician and Medical Director
on June 5, 2009.
Dr. Adam is a medical doctor and also
a respiratory care practitioner. Dr. Adam
will be providing primary services to
men, women, and children in Hendry and
Glades counties.
Dr. Adam recently served as senior
physician at Hamilton County Health De-
partment in Jasper, Florida.
Prior to that, he served as senior physi-
cian at Department of Corrections in Car-
rabelle, Florida.
Dr. Adam received his degree in medi-
cine from State University of Haiti in Port-
au-Prince, in October 1987.
After practicing general medicine in
Haiti for a couple of years, he came to the
United States.
Dr. Adam worked as a volunteer resi-
dent at Medical Clinic of Interfaith Medical
Center in Brooklyn, NY, from January 2002
- June 2003.
In 2004, he served as a physician ob-

server in the Fulton Family Practice Resi-
dency Program at Bronx Lebanon Hospi-
tal in Bronx, NY.
He then did a medical internship at
Santa Rosa Hospital in Guayama, Puerto
Rico from September 2004 September
2005.
Dr. Adam is a professional member of
Collegio de Medicos Cirujanos de Puerto
Rico, and the American Association for
Respiratory Care.
Dr. Adam currently resides in Clewis-
ton. He is married and has 4 children, ages
15, 12, 11 and 9.
When introduced to the staff at their
general staff meeting in June and asked to
say a few words about himself, Dr. Adam
stated "I am a Christian, I am married, I
am very happy to be working here, and I'll
stay as long as you want me!"
Patricia Dobbins, Administrator for
Hendry and Glades County Health Depart-
ments, described Dr. Adam in this way:
"What a wonderful gentleman and a true
asset to us in Hendry and Glades Coun-
ties."
Welcome Dr. Adam!

Locks Reopened
Okeechobee, FL The South Florida Wa
ter Management District (SFWMD) opened the
navigation locks at J&S Fish Camp (S-135) and
Henry Creek (G-36) on the northern edge of Lake
Okeechobee.
The locks, which allow boaters to navigate
through the Herbert Hoover Dike into the lake,
were closed to boat traffic in order to maintain ca
nal water levels during the recent record-breaking
dry season. Lake Okeechobee's elevation stood at
13.27 feet NGVD on July 15. The two locks will re-
main in the open position with no lock tender un-
til the lake elevation reaches 13.75 feet NGVD, at
which time normal operations with a lock tender
will resume on the following schedule: J&S Fish
Camp (S-135), Henry Creek (G-36): 5:30 a.m. 8
p.m. On the west shore, the S-131 navigation lock
at Lakeport resumed normal operations June 10
on the following schedule: Lakeport (S-131): 5:30
a.m. 9 p.m.
Two other lake locks will remain closed. The
Taylor Creek structure (S-193) will remain closed
until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes
an upgrade of the manatee protection system.
The Buckhead Ridge (S-127) will remain closed
until dredging work on the Pearce Canal and hy-
draulic repairs to the gate mechanism are com-
pleted and water levels remain optimum.
For more information, please contact the SFW
MD Okeechobee Service Center at 863-462-5260
or 1-800-250-4200 or the SFWMD Orlando Service
Center at 1-407-858-6100 or 1-800-250-4250.

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IRS discusses key

Recovery A

WASHINGTON With 2009 now half
over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds
taxpayers to take advantage of the numer-
ous tax breaks made available earlier this
year in the American Recovery and Reinvest-
ment Act (ARRA).
The recovery law provides tax incentives
for first-time homebuyers, people purchas-
ing new cars, those interested in making
their homes more energy efficient and par-
ents and students paying for college. But all
of these incentives have expiration dates so
taxpayers should take advantage of them
while they can.
First-Time Homebuyer Credit
The Recovery Act extended and expand-
ed the first-time homebuyer tax credit for
2009.
Taxpayers who didn't own a principal
residence during the past three years and
purchase a home this year before Dec. 1
can receive a credit of up to $8,000 on either
an original or amended 2008 tax return, or
a 2009 return. But the purchase must close
before Dec. 1, 2009, and an eligible taxpayer
cannot claim the credit until after the closing
date. credit until after the closing date. This
credit phases out at higher income levels,
and different rules apply to home purchases
made in 2008.
New Vehicle Purchase Incentive
ARRA also provides a tax break to taxpay-
ers who make qualified new vehicle pur-
chases after Feb. 16, 2009, and before Jan.
1,2010.
Qualifying taxpayers can deduct the state
and local sales and excise taxes paid on the
purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor
homes and motorcycles. There is no limit
on the number of vehicles that may be pur-
chased, and you may claim the deduction
for taxes paid on multiple purchases. But the
deduction per vehicle is limited to the tax on
up to $49,500 of the purchase price of each
qualifying vehicle and phases out for taxpay-
ers at higher income levels. This deduction
is available regardless of whether a taxpayer
itemizes deductions on Schedule A.
Home Improvements
The Recovery Act also encourages hom-
eowners to make their homes more energy
efficient. The credit for nonbusiness energy
property is increased for homeowners who
make qualified energy-efficient improve-
ments to existing homes. The law increases
the rate to 30 percent of the cost of all qualify-
ing improvements and raises the maximum
credit limit to a total of $1,500 for improve-
ments placed in service in 2009 and 2010.
Qualifying improvements include the ad-
dition of insulation, energy-efficient exterior
windows and energy-efficient heating and
air conditioning systems.
Tax Credit for First Four Years
of College
The American opportunity credit is de-
signed to help parents and students pay part

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of the cost of the first four years of college.
The new credit modifies the existing Hope
credit for tax years 2009 and 2010, making
it available to a broader range of taxpayers,
including many with higher incomes and
those who owe no tax. Tuition, related fees,
books and other required course materials
generally qualify. Many of those eligible will
qualify for the maximum annual credit of
$2,500 per student.
Certain Computer Technology
Purchases Allowed
ARRA adds computer technology to the
list of college expenses (tuition, books, etc.)
that can be paid for by a qualified tuition pro-
gram (QTP), commonly referred to as a 529
plan. For 2009 and 2010, the law expands
the definition of qualified higher education
expenses to include expenses for computer
technology and equipment or Internet ac-
cess and related services to be used by the
designated beneficiary of the QTP while en
rolled at an eligible educational institution.
Software designed for sports, games or hob-
bies does not qualify, unless it is predomi-
nantly educational in nature.
Making Work Pay
The Making Work Pay Credit lowered tax
withholding rates this year for 120 million
American households. However, particular
taxpayers who fall into any of the following
groups should review their tax withhold-
ing rates to ensure enough tax is withheld,
including multiple job holders, families in
which both spouses work, workers who
can be claimed as dependents by other
taxpayers and pensioners. Failure to adjust
your withholding could result in potentially
smaller refunds or in limited instances may
cause you to owe tax rather than receive a
refund next year. So far in 2009, the average
refund amount is $2,675, and 79 percent of
all returns received a refund.
Related Information
For more on the Recovery provisions that
may apply to individual taxpayers see the
ARRA page on IRS.gov.

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Mallie C. Spurlin, 76
COLUMBUS, Ga. Mallie C. Spurlin Jr., 76, of
Columbus, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at
his residence.
Graveside funeral services with Military Hon-
ors were held Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the
Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Benning, according to
Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus. Reverend
Jerry Sauls and Reverend Kenneth Railey offi-
ciated.
Mr. Spurlin was born June 14, 1932, in Baker,
Fla., son of the late Mallie C. Spurlin Sr. and Net-
tie Pitts Spurlin. He was a retired veteran of Viet-
nam retiring with 26 years of faithful service.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Spurlin; his
daughter, Beverly Spurlin Ittenback; and his son,
Mallie C. Spurlin IV and wife Donna, all of Co-
lumbus; a sister, Dorothy Andrews of Clewiston,
Fla.; four grandchildren, Mallie C. Spurlin IV and
wife Krystil, Jennifer Orozco and husband,
Chris, Julen Spurlin and Matt Carson; four great-
grandchildren, Chelsey Willis, Serenity Orozco,
Joseph Orozco, and Cierra Spurlin; and many
nieces and nephews.

Omega Terga, 81
SUNNY ISLES BEACH Omega Terga, age
81, of Sunny Isles Beach, passed away at 8:05
a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009, in University of
Miami Hospital.
Omega was born on Feb. 23, 1928, in Bayamo
Oriente, Cuba, the daughter of the late Miquel
and Leonor Capote. She married Mario Terga
on Oct. 15, 1950, he survives.
Omega leaves behind her loving husband of
58 years, Mario of Sunny Isles Beach; son, Mario
Jorge (wife Patricia) Terga of Boynton Beach;
daughter, Leonor Terga and husband Juan Serra
of Clewiston; four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren; and brothers, Oriente, Hector,
and Jose Manuel Capote.
Funeral services celebrating her life were held
2 p.m. Saturday in Akin-Davis Funeral Home in
Clewiston where Father Garcia said the funeral
liturgy Visitation was held Friday evening from
5-8 p.m. Burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Akin-Davis Fu-
neral Home Clewiston.

Delma Jeanette Keechl, 69
PORT SAINT LUCIE Delma Jeanette Keechl,
age 69, of Port Saint Lucie, passed away with
her family around in her daughter's home on
July 20, 2009.
Delma was born Nov. 19, 1939, in Sumner,
Ga., the daughter of the late E.T. and Rachel
Langdale Mathis. She married Henry J. Keechl
Jr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 2007.
Delma and her family traveled to California, Ja-
pan, New Jersey before retiring in Homestead,
Fla., after Henry spent 20 years in the United
States Air Force. Her family was very important
to her and they will miss deeply.
Survivors include her son, Broward County
Vice-Mayor, Ken Keechi and his companion Ted
Adcock of Fort Lauderdale; daughters, Karen
Frazin and her husband Philip of Weston, and
Terri Shoenfelt and her husband Mark of Port
Saint Lucie; grandchildren, Eric, Ashley, Austin,
Tyler; great-grandchildren, Weston, Aurora and
Dylan; and sister, Clara McDaniel,
Funeral services celebrating her life were held
10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, in Akin-Davis Fu-
neral Home in Clewiston where visitation was
held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Burial was
in Ortona Cemetery in Moore Haven.
Funeral Services were handled by Akin-Davis
Funeral Home Clewiston.

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New Edison College campus to open August 15

By Patty Brant
INI Florida
Higher education is no longer a luxury.
For many jobs these days, some type of
structured learning after high school is a ne-
cessity.
Edison State College has long been there
for students from LaBelle, Immokalee,
Clewiston, Glades County and even Belle
Glade, who either need a two-year degree
or want to earn a four-year degree close to
home.
Since EC first came to LaBelle, it has been
growing. Now it has outgrown its facility on
the LaBelle High School campus and is re-
locating to the old LaBelle Christian School,
further west on Cowboy Way.
The facility is well suited to Edison's
needs. The main building will house the
main office, along with five rooms and a
large office space.
Brooke Bruhn has been the Center Co-

ordinator of Student Services for two years.
She said the LaBelle campus currently serves
approximately 500 students. With registra-
tion for the 2009-10 term ongoing, she said
enrollment has already increased some 20
percent over last year at this time.
Currently, students must continue to reg-
ister at LaBelle High School till August 15
when the school will officially move to its
new facility on Cowboy Way. Classes start
August 24.
Entering the new facility's main entrance,
you will find a greeting area with offices to
the right.
The old church area on the west end of
the main building is being converted into a
student lounge an area for students to con-
gregate and facilitate student cohesiveness.
In addition there will be two computer labs
and the peer and professional classrooms
off the lounge area.
The move will allow EC to expand in size

as well as its offerings. Look for additional
daytime and morning classes at the new
site.
Online courses are also very popular with
older and working students and EC offers
many AA classes on line. The facility has a
room for proctored tests.
The increase in enrollment may be
spurred by the slow economy, Ms. Bruhn
said, as well as the increase in financial aid
applications.
Overall, the new facility will provide 12
classrooms with space for seven staff mem-
bers and two full time faculty members
Amanda Pollitt: English and Janie Cudworth:
Math.

To the west of the main building, the
modular building will remain and will house
computer classrooms as well as general
classrooms. Computer classes are in high
demand and Ms. Bruhn said the LaBelle
campus offers a class in Microsoft Word
Suite every semester.
At the LaBelle facility, students can earn
general AA degrees, along with degrees in
business and education. Students may earn
AS degrees in business, early childhood
education and criminal justice at the LaBelle
campus.
At this time, students in health-related
fields must travel to the Lee, Collier or Char-
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'A Walk in the Past': The Negro Fort

By Butch Wilson
Clewiston Museum
Editor's Note: The following is Part 2 of a
two-part series.

Black populations, in some of the south-
ern states like South Carolina, were equal to
the state's white population.
Southern concerns grew as armed black
communities sprang up along Spanish Flori-
da's western panhandle.
Spanish Florida provided a haven for run-
away slaves and freedom for its established
black communities.
This policy encouraged black slaves to
flee from neighboring Georgia and other
nearby southern territories.
Runaway slaves escaping into Florida
grew at an alarming rate and eventually cre-
ated issues between Spain and the United
States.
The threat in Spanish Florida escalated
in 1815, when the British abandoned their
fort at Prospect Bluff, which was located 15
miles upriver on the Apalachicola River in
west Florida.
The fort, including canons, powder and
muskets was given to their allies, the Indians
and blacks.
Later most of the Indians left the fort, but
approximately 300 Blacks stayed on.
The fort came to be known as the Negro
Fort and drew hundreds of blacks to its pro-
tective walls.
Soon a black community with an estimat-
ed population of 1,000 sprang up around the
fort.
The fort was only 60 miles from Geor-
gia and seen as a growing menace to white
slaveholders because it housed an armed
black militia and provided a place of refuge
for runaway slaves.
Southern slaveholders saw it as a boiling
caldron of rebellion that would spread to the
slave territories in the South.
In 1816, due to slaveholder concerns, An-
drew Jackson approved the building of a fort
60 miles north of the Negro Fort.
It was constructed on the west bank of
the Flint River in Georgia and named Ft.
Scott.
The fort would serve as an observation
post for monitoring Indian and black activi-
ties in the vicinity of the Negro Fort.
In 1816, surveyors were sent out to start
surveying part of the ceded Indian lands.
Surveyors under General Edmund Gaines
were threatened by hostile acting Red Sticks,
so Jackson ordered Gaines to prepare for
military action along the Chattahoochee
River.
General Gaines encountered Creeks, who
told him they were too weak and poor to op-
pose him, so Gaines left them alone.
Colonel Duncan Clinch, the commander
of southern Georgia followed Gaines deci-
sion, until two of his men were killed and 30
head of cattle was stolen.
Colonel Clinch prepared for action and
requested permission to march along the
Flint River and destroy all Indian Villages.
Jackson and Gaines rejected his plans
and elected to strengthen Ft. Scott instead.
They reasoned that boats could bring
supplies out of New Orleans and travel up

Submitted illustration/Butch Wilson
A negro fort in Florida established by runaway slaves was attacked in 1816.

the Apalachicola River to Fort Scott.
Their reasoning was politically and mili-
tarily sound because the supply boats had
to conveniently pass the Negro Fort, while
traveling to Fort Scott.
In 1816, a convoy of two gunboats and
two schooners approached the fort from
the mouth of the Apalachicola River, while
a force of friendly Creeks and regulars un-
der Colonel Clinch moved in from the north.
General Gaines gave the order for the crews
aboard the boats to fire upon the Negro Fort,
if they fired first.
The convoy met Colonel Clinch at the
Negro Fort.
The men in the fort fired their cannons
at the convoy and troops because they saw
both parties as threatening.
Their cannons were poorly built, and
they failed to hit a single boat.
The Americans returned fire at the fort
and a "hot shot" (a cannon ball heated to
a cherry red) fired at the Negro Fort, struck
the powder magazine where all the kegs of
powder were stored.
The explosion leveled the fort and killed
approximately 300 blacks in the fort.
Supposedly, the explosion was so great
that it was heard in Pensacola, a hundred
miles away.
The carnage in the fort was terrible.
Witnesses said the limbs of men, wom-
en and children were scattered to the four

winds.
The men who survived the explosion
were captured and sold in Georgia to slave
owners.
The Spanish government made an offi-
cial complaint to American authorities, de-
claring that Jackson and Gaines had invaded
a sovereign nation's territories in an act of
war.
The complaint lacked the muscles of
Spain's old ally, the British and went un-
heard
I hope you have enjoyed this story.
Please contact the Clewiston Museum
if you have questions, artifacts, pictures, or
a "Whale of a Tale" that you would like to
share.
The Museum's hours are Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum provides an interesting fos-
sil display of prehistoric animals that once
roamed the Glades thousands of years ago
and artifacts that reflect the heritage of
Clewiston.
Its theater has a 65-seat capacity and
presents movies on the history of Clewis-
ton, sugar cane harvesting, and the orange
industry.
Come by and enjoy a 45- minute group-
tour for only $2.00 per person.

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that a public
hearing will be conducted by the
Hendry County Local Planning Agency
on August 12, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at the
Hendry County Courthouse,
Commission Chambers, 25 E.
Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida.
The purpose of the hearing is to consid-
er amendments to the Environmental
Services Element, Capital
Improvements Element, Concurrency
Management System, and
Conservation Element of the Hendry
County Comprehensive Plan, more
specifically changes to the goals,
objectives, and policies for the adop-
tion of a 10-year Water Supply Facilities
Work Plan and identification of specific
water supply projects that meet pro-
jected future demands. The recom-
mendation of the Local Planning
Agency will be made to the Board of
County Commissioners for final consid-
eration at a public hearing.
The Ordinance title is as follows:
ORDINANCE 09-
AN ORDINANCE OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA AMENDING THE HENDRY COUN-
TY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE
99-13, AS AMENDED, BY SPECIFICALLY
AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT, THE POTABLE WATER SUB-ELE-
MENT, AND THE CONCURRENCY MAN-
AGEMENT SYSTEM AND BY ADOPTING A
NEW SUB-ELEMENT OF THE CONSERVA-
TION ELEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE 10-
YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Oral and written comments will be
accepted. A copy of the proposed
amendment is available for inspection
at the Hendry County Planning and
Zoning Department, 165 S. Lee St., La
Belle, FL between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and at the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners' office, 25 E.
Hickpochee Ave., La Belle, FL between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
All persons wishing to be heard on this
issue may appear at said meeting. If a
person decides to appeal any decision
made by the board, agency, or com-
mission with respect to any matter con-
sidered at such meeting or hearing, he
or she will need a record of the pro-
ceedings, and that, for such purpose,
he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testi-
mony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
Any questions pertaining to these docu-
ments should be directed to the
Planning and Zoning Department,
either by phone (863-675-5240), email
(vcautero@hendryfla.net),
U. S. mail ([ 0. Box 2340, La Belle, FL
33975) or by fax (863- 675-5317).
Orvell Howard, Chair
Hendry County Local Planning Agency
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
Hendry County Board
of County Commissioners

July 30, 2009 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 9

Overcoming childhood obesity in Hendry County's children

Caloosa Belle/Dale S. Conyers
Exercise such as playing on a playground like Scotty and KatieLynn Conyers
are doing is important for a child's health.

By Patty Brant
IN[ Florida
Beginning with those born in the year
2000, children will have a lower life expec-
tancy than their parents.
Let me repeat that.
Beginning with those about nine years
old right now, children can expect to die
before they reach the age at which their par-
ents probably will.
That's a very scary statistic, and much
of that concern is caused by the increase in
childhood obesity.
Nationally, the percentage of young peo-
ple who are obese approximately tripled
since 1980.
In the 1970s some 6 percent of American
youth were considered overweight; now
that figure is at 19 percent.
Of children born in the year 2000, one in
three will develop Type 11 diabetes early. This
used to be known as adult onset diabetes.
In Florida 12.2 percent of children are
either considered obese or at risk with a
body mass index (a statistical measurement
which compares a person's weight and
height) at the 95th percentile or above).
Even closer to home, Hendry County is
ranked sixth in the state in the number of
obese children. Glades County is #4.
In Hendry County, 12.7 percent of middle
schoolers are considered obese or at risk of
obesity.
For Glades County that figure is 19.6 per-
cent.
Among high schoolers, 17.8 percent in
Hendry and 19.1 in Glades are classified as
obese or at risk of obesity.
For the state, those figures are at 11.3 per-
cent of middle schoolers and 11.2 percent of
high schoolers.
Considering that being overweight is a
very good indicator of serious problems to
come, it's clear that young people in Hendry
and Glades are in big health trouble.
Sixty percent of overweight kids have
at least one risk factor for cardiovascular
disease; 25 percent have two risk factors
(including high blood pressure, high cho-
lesterol, breathing problems, back, hip and
knee problems, even depression and low
self esteem.

Of children born in the year 2000, one in
three will develop Type II diabetes early.
This used to be known as adult onset dia-
betes.
Hendry Regional Convenient Care Cen-
ter's Suzanne Bengston, a Nurse Practitio-
ner for 12 years and nurse since 1990, is very
concerned about these trends.
She sees Hendry County as a microcosm
of youth health problems.
She feels that, being a small county lim-
its the resources and funding available and
makes it even more important that we use
the county's strong points to our advantage.
She feels the small, cohesive community
and intimate school system are bonuses.
Parents are key in helping children de-
velop good eating and living habits, she
said, it is up to parents to teach a physical
education "program" at home, focusing on
healthy behavior.
Poor eating habits and lack of exercise
are the main causes of obesity not genet-
ics.
People just don't eat properly any more.
In the 1980s, 80 percent of high school
kids ate green veggies daily; now that figure
has dropped to 30 percent.
Kids also drink less milk, but more juice,
soda and other "sugar water" beverages.
They eat more fast food.
One comparison shows fast food to have
770 calories per meal as opposed to 420 cal-
ories for the average meal at home.
A sedentary lifestyle keeps people from
burning up all those calories.
For instance, kids spend some 44.5 hours
per week outside of school watching TV, us-
ing the computer, etc., instead of engaging
in calorie burning exercise.
One in four students gets no physical ac-
tivity.
Schools are working on ways to deal with
this weight crisis.
From K-3 there has been a dramatic in-
crease in weight at West Glades School,
similar to other schools.
A parent focus group there tracked ex-
cuses for children who were not getting
enough exercise and not eating well.
They boil down to: no time and cost.
The group worked on implementing

ideas to help parents lower food expenses
and add more physical activities.
One idea is to focus on what kids drink
in order to lower calorie intake from sugar
water.
Area elementaries partner with the health
department in the Fresh2U program, which
focuses on getting youngsters to try new
fruits and vegetables.
Finding out that unfamiliar foods can ac-
tually taste good as well as be good for you
can help lead to a lifetime of better eating
habits.
Food Service Director James Sealey said
schools share the responsibility of making
sure kids build good eating habits with par-
ents and guardians.
"We do our very best," he said, to ensure
that students get healthy meals at school.
Schools are required to meet National
School Lunch Program guidelines which
have, in recent years, become even more
health conscious. Schools no longer fry
anything oven baking is the standard and
also use more whole grains, fresh fruit and
healthy alternatives.
Students are also provided with more
choices in the lunch line, especially at the
high school level where kids will often go
without eating rather than eat something
they don't like.
Schools only serve one percent milk and
make sure a healthy breakfast is available
for all students on campus before school
begins.
Vending machines are loaded only with

drinks and healthy snacks.

Exercise
According to the Florida Department of
Health 2007 statistics, at middle school age,
37.7 percent don't get enough exercise; 42.8
percent of high schoolers are also seden-
tary.
Second-year Coach Tyson Frantz at Coun-
try Oaks Elementary said the law requires
150 minutes of physical activity per week.
At COES they also include organized recess
activities.
Most elementary schools participate in
the Presidential fitness program which ex-
poses kids to different sports so each may
find their favorite and learn to maintain it for
a lifetime.
Former LaBelle Elementary School nurse
Michelle Kelley has seen hundreds of chil-
dren over the past 14 years.
Unfortunately, PE classes have felt the
budget pinch in recent years, but Ms. Kel-
ley travelled to a conference in Arkansas last
July where LES received a bronze award for
improving its 2007 goals.
The school also used money from Nickel-
odeon to purchase a climbing wall. She said
TV, computers and high calorie snacks are
taking a toll on children's health.
LES students have a booklet to rate eating
habits and staff is reaching out to parents to
help them become more responsible in en-
forcing good eating habits.

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For the love of summer roses, how to care for flowers

By Barbara Oehlbeck
In the last twenty years growing roses in
Florida has escalated almost beyond belief!
When looking for roses, particularly in
discount stores, be careful to be sure there
are at least three master basal canes grow-
ing from the main trunk. And if the plant is
even slightly yellow and black, don't buy it.
This simply means that you'll be buying a
black-spot rose that can easily infect your en-
tire garden....even a big one. In other words,
look carefully enough to determine that it's
a strong, healthy plant. After all, it'll take just
as much time, effort and supplies to plant
an inferior bush as a superior one. And, if
you have a choice of rootstock, fortuniana
is best for Florida. Old garden or Antique
Roses grow on their own roots so these
two are not comparable. Fortuniana root-
stock roses are likely to be in bloom when
you buy them, while the Antiques seldom
are. However, the Antiques are well worth
waiting for. Besides, these are the roses that
will continue to grow bigger and better for
many, many years.
Summer roses in Florida are nothing
less than grand. Some of the cardinal rules
for happy rose-growing include: planting
in a location where they'll get a minimum
of six hours direct sun, preferably morning
sun. There are those who say...sun is sun,
so what difference does it make if it's morn-
ing or afternoon sun. Well, it makes a lot of
difference which is just this: when a rose
is planted in morning shade, then the sun
moves to afternoon and suddenly the rose
is blasted with typical hot Florida sun. Sim-
ply put, generally it's too much for the rose.
Whereas when planted in morning sun, and
then gradually gets shade in the afternoon,
or even partial shade, that's ideal. Potted
roses can be planted any time... any month
of the year.
Roses are purely sun-loving. Some variet-
ies will tolerate more shade than others. My
personal experience is that many Old Gar-
den Roses, also known as Antique Roses,
or Roses of Yesterday are much more likely
to grow and bloom well in partial shade. In
our own garden a few of those include Old
Blush, Cadenza, and the magnificent white
climber, Prosperity. La Marne also takes to
some shade very well, as does Louis Philippe
and Mrs. B. R. Cant. Belinda is nothing short
of magnificent, and not to be confused with
Belinda's Dream which is equally mag-
nificent! In color Belinda is hot pink with
a white eye in each small blossom. Excel-
lent for hedging, it's a stunning climber and
is known for being quite tolerant of partial
shade. Both Belinda and Belinda's Dream
bloom in massive clusters as well as singly.
I have personally found that it's not worth
it for me to try to "make" roses do well in
shade. Being by nature sun-loving, it just
makes good garden sense to give them what
they need to be a source of beauty and joy
to you.
A few years ago I never thought I'd be
saying let alone writing this regarding spray-
ing roses. However, after three to four years
of NOT spraying our roses (for insects or dis-
eases), not even once, I'm a true believer.
If you're careful in selecting roses, that is to
buy the ones that are disease resistant, and
to plant them far enough apart that they

don't touch each other. Feeding and wa-
tering roses is extremely important. Before
fertilizing your roses, soak them with water,
then spread the fertilizer around the bush
at least 6 to 8 inches from the trunk. Then
thoroughly water again! This may sound like
"too much sugar for a cent" but it will pay
off. Also, to boost the results of fertilizing
(there's nothing better than Millorganite)
and Epsom Salts. Sprinkle about a half cup
around each plant and thoroughly water.
If you find you're unable to thoroughly
water your roses after applications of fertiliz-
er, it's better not to fertilize until you do have
time to do the watering they must have to
produce a multitude of blooms, or wait for a
good downpour from Mother Nature...
Florida is naturally endowed with good
porosity soil .... that is, mostly sand which
must be amended with peat moss, cow ma-
nure (horse or sheep is fine) and shovel full
of fine mulch for aeration. Dig the hole half
again as deep and wide as the pot in which
you bought it. In lifting the plant from the
pot be careful not to break up the root ball
which generally exposes feeder roots, and
always respect the soil level in the pot. Fill
in the mixed soil (existing sandy soil, peat
moss, cow manure and compost about
one-fourth each), alternating shovels of the
mixture with water. Firm the root ball in the
hole but DO NOT PACK. Water every day,
when there's no rain, for about two weeks.
By this time you'll be seeing tiny new-green
sprouting and pretty soon here will comes
buds and blooms!
Another point that's often overlooked:
Make a dedicated effort to keep all spent
blooms cut off. If these seedpods are al-
lowed to stay on the plant they will "retard"
the growth and production of new buds
and blooms simply because they will usurp
nutrients from the bush thus slowing down
re-blooming process. And besides, the bush
will grow straggly with spindly branches and
very few buds and blooms.
As stated earlier we do not spray our
roses any more, and we have yet to lose
one bush due to disease or insects. We
water more than we used to and we apply
heavy applications of mulch with compost
mixed in. These ingredients gradually feed
the roses day and night. Roses are by nature
hungry plants. So when roses get ample
food and water, they naturally grow into
healthy bushes, and healthy bushes are al-
most immune to diseases and insects. This
does not imply that our roses never have
an occasional black spot leaf or insects of
one type or another but these are minimal
and minor. Beautiful roses do not bloom on
unhealthy bushes. Therefore it makes good
common sense to grow healthy roses that
will produce masses of blooms bringing joy
and beauty in Florida summers.
CUT ROSES: There are those who say
that roses should be cut in early evening for
longevity as a cut flower. This has not been
my experience ever. When cut in the eve-
ning, roses have already been through a day
of sun and wind. Thus they've already been
subjected to the elements that can rob them
of their stamina. If and when you have no
choice as to cut in morning or early eve-
ning, be sure to plunge each stem in very
warm water immediately. In other words,

take a container with the very warm water
to the garden. Of course, take off the first
three or four leaf clusters. If time will allow,
then place the container in the refrigerator
until the water is the same temperature as
it is inside the frigg. You may be delightfully
surprised how this will refresh the roses and
add to their vase-life.
Roses cut in early morning have last-
ed for us up to a full week when they're
plunged into warm water, refrigerated, and
arranged later. (Naturallysome varieties last
longer than others. Don Juan, for instance,
is a week-long rose when cut as a bud and
treated thusly. And there are others that last

just as long.)
For complete information concerning all
phases of growing roses in Florida the fol-
lowing books are highly recommended. THE
GUIDE TO ANTIQUE ROSES $19.95 (every
page in glorious color) + tax $1.40, post-
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OF ROSES $16.95, tax $1.19, postage $1.50
for total of $19.64. Or better still; order both
these books for a total of $35.00. Send check
or money order to Barbara Oehlbeck, 1388
Grassy Run, LaBelle, Fl. 33935. Telephone
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case Na.: 09-832-DR
Ana 3, Colon
Pettoner
and
Angel M Colon
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO' Angel M Colon,
333 Kennel Dr,
Clewiston, FL 33440
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
Ana ] Colon, whose address is 409
Horse Club Ave, Clewiston, FL
33440 on or before August 31 2009
and file the original with the ilerk of
the Circuit court at PO Box 1760,
LaBelle, FL 33995 before service on
Petitioner or immediately thereafter
If you fall to do so, a default may be
entered against you for the relief de
minded in the petition,
Copies of all court documents in
this case, including orders, are
available at the Clerk of the Circuit
Counts office, You may review these
documents upon request
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address (You may fie Notice
of Current Address, Ftonda Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form
12,915.) Future papers in this law-
suit will be mailed to the address on
record at the clerk's office
WARNING Rule 12 285, Ronda
Family Law Rules of Procedure, re-
quires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information Fal-
ure to comply can result in sanc-
tons, including dismissal or striking
of pleadings
DATED, 7/23/09
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By R DeLa Crum,
Deputy Clerk
328618 CN 7/30;8/6,13,20/09

FORECL0SURP SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated July 14 2009
and entered in Case No, 2068-210-
CA, of the Orcuit Court of the 20th
Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY
County, Florida NOVASTAR MORT-
GAGE, INC s Plaintiff and CHRISTI
LOPEZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
CHRISTI LOPEZ, IGNACIO R LOPEZ,
UNKNOWN PERSONS) IN POSSES-
SION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY, are
defendants I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash on the 2nd
Floor Hallway, in Front of Office of
Clerk of Courts, Admirnstration smdg,
Hendry Co Courthouse, at 25 East
Hickpochee, Labelle in Hendry
County, FL, at 11 00 am, on this
12th day of August, 2009, the foi
lowing described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment, to wit'
The land referred to in this
Commitment is described as
follows:
Situated in Labelle, endIry
County State of Florida and
being described as follows:
The West one-half of the
Northwest one-quarter of the
Northwest one-quarter of the
Southwest one-quarter of Sec-
tion 32, Township 42 South,
Range 29 East, Hendry
County, Florida, less road
right-of-way.
The above legal description be-
ing the same as the last deed
of record, no boundary survey
having been made at the time
of this conveyance.
Parcel a
1324229 A00005400000
BEING the same property con-
veyed to Georgia Villegas, a
married woman and Christi
Lopez, a married woman, as
Woint tenants with rights of
survivorship, by deed from
Georgia Villegas f/k/a Georgia
3. Cuellar and Jose E. Vllegas,
wife and husband, dated
10-11-03, recorded 11-18-03,
in Book 662, page 52, in the
Public records of Hendry
County, FL.
This Derivation Clause repre-
sents a 24 month Chain of Ti-
tie.
The above information is to be
used for referencepurposes
only and not to be relied on as
evidence of title and/or en-
cumbrances, Accordingly, said
information is furnished at a
reduced rate, and the Compa-
ny's liability shall in no event
exceed the amount paid for
said information.
First Party Mailing Address:
983 Noblas Rd.,
Labelle, FL 33935
A person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the
date of the Is penderns but file a
claim within 60 days after the sale,
Dated this 15th day of July, 2009
BBARARA S BUTLER
As Clerk of said Court
By /s/ D Hammond
As Deputy Clerk
This notice is provided ursuant to
Administrative Order No 2 065
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, if you are a per-
son with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to partici-
pate in this proceeding, you are enti-
tled, at no cost to you, to provisions
of certain assistance. Please contact
the Court Administrator at 25 East
Hickpochee, LaBelle, FL 33935,
Phone No, (941) 335-2299 within 2
working days of your receipt of this
notice or plead I
impaired, call *
Florida Relay Services).
327669 CN 07/23,30/09
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE' TINS TOW-
ING & RECOVERY ives Notce of fore-
cosure of Llen and intent to sell these
vehicles on 08/14/2009 10 00 am at 74
S INDUSTRIAL LOOP LABELLE, FL
33935, pursuant to subsecton 713 78 of
the fonda SuaSute s TINS TOWING &
RECOVERY reserves the right to accept
or reject any and/or all Eds,
s1995 oge
1B3ES47C6ASJD6558
328565 CN 7/30/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN
AND FOR HENRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2008-812-CA
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC
Plaintlff
VS
JOSE A PACHECO; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JOSE A PACHECO,
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS
TERATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS
NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE
HOME LOANS, INC, and any un
known heirs, devinseaes, grantees,
creditors, and other unknown per-
sons or unknown spouses claiming
by, through and under any of the
above named Defendants,
Defendants
AMENDED NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned Oerk of the Orcuit
Court of Hendry County, Flonda, will
on the 12th day of August, 2009, at
11,00 o'clock A,M at the Front of
the Office of the 6erk of the Crcuit
Court In the Hendry County Court-
house, being the 2nd Floor Hallway
of the Hendry County Courthouse
Building, LaBele, Florida, offer for
sale and sell at public outcry to the
highest and best bidder for cash, the
following described property situate
in Hendry County, Florida
Lot 14, Block 2204, PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT 7 according to
the plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page 116, of the
Public Records of Hendry
County, RForida.
pursuant to the Final Judgment en
tered in a case pending in said
Court, the style of which is indicated
above
Any person or entity claiming an
interest in the surplus, if any, result-
ing from the foreclosure sae, other
than the property owner as of the
date of the Lis Pendens must file a
claim on same with the Clerk of
Court within 60 days after the fore
closure sae,
WTTNESS my hand and official
seal of said Court this 16th day of
July, 2009
If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation In
order to participate in this proceed-
Ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance ese contact the Deputy
Court Administrator who office is no
cated at Hendry County Courthouse,
125 Pratt Bivd, LaBelle, Flonda
33935 and whose phone number is
(941)6755217, within 2 working
days of your receipt of this Notice, if
you are heanng or voice impaired,
call 1- 80-955-8771
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By /S/ D HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
327816 CN 7/23,30/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TWENTIETH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NUMBER: 09-534-CA
IN RE. FORFEITURE OF
1994 Cadilac
VIN 1G6KD52B2RU234061
NOTICE OF AMrION
TO' Roberto Franco, Jr
Address Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the City
of Clewiston for the use or benefit of
the Clewiston Police Department,
has filed a forfeiture proceeding in
the Circuit Court of the Twentieth
Judicial Circuit in and for Lee
County, Florida requesting that the
1994 Cadillac VIN'
1G6KD52B2RU234061 be forfeited to
the City of Clewiston, for the use
and benefit of the Clewston Police
Department
You are further advaed that the
Cewiston Police Department is pres-
ently holding the above descnbed.
You are required to file a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to said
forfeiture action on ABBI 1 SMITH,
Pettioner's attorney, whose address
Lee County Sheriffs Department, Le-
Il Division, 14750 Six Mile Cypress
Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912,
with the Hendry County Clerk of the
Court either before service on Peti-
tioner's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise, a default will
be entered against you for the relief
demanded in the Complaint or Peti-

IN THE CIRCUIT OFTHE 20th
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY
Case A: 2008-CA-000492
Deutsche Bank Trust Company
Amencas formerly known as Bank
her's Trust Company, as Trustee and
Custodian for Morgan Stanley ABS
Capta I Inc, Trust 2006 HE8
Plaintiff,
-ye-
Sylvia Escobedo and Rene Guzman,
Her Husband US Bank National As-
sociation as Trustee for the C-Basa
Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certifi
cates, enes 2007CB1, Without Re
course, Unknown Parhies in
Possession #A, Unknown Parties in
Possession #2, If thing, and all Un-
known Partes claiming by, through
under and against the above named
Defendants) who are not known to
be dead or alive, whether said Un
known Parties may claim an interest
as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grant
ees or Other Claimants
oefendant(s)
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order rescheduling ore
closure sale dated July 10, 2009,
entered in Civil Case No 2008-
CA-000492 of the Circuit Court of
the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for
Hendry County Florida, wherein
Deutsche Bank Trust Company
Amecas formerly known as ak-
or's Trust Company, as Trustee and
Custodian for Morgan Stanley ABS
CaSital I Inc, Trust 2006 HE8 Plain
tff and Sylvia Esaobedo and Rene
Gunman, Wif and Husband are de
fendants I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash IN FIONT
OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF
THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE HEND-
RY COUNTY COURTHOUSE BEING
THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENRY COURTS BUILDING) LA
BELLE FLORIDA AT 11 00 A I on
August 12, 2001 the foeowing de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to-wit
THE SOUTH 109.30 FEET OF
THE SOUTH 327.91 FEET OF THE
EAST ONE-HALF OF THE EAST
ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 17
TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE
29 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY
FLORIDA LESS THE EAST 30.0
FEET THEREOF FOR ROAD PUR-
POSES.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER-
EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE
SALE IF ANY OTHER THAN THE
PROPERTY OwVNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AF-
TER THE SALE
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A
DISABILITY WHO NEED ANY AC
COMMODATION IN ORDER TO PAR
TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING
YOU ARE ENTITLED AT NO COS
TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE PLEASE
CONTACT HENDRY COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 25 EAST HICKPOCHEE AVE-
NUE LABELLE, FL 33935 WITHIN 2
WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE IF YOU
ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL
1-800 955-8771, IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8770
DATED at LABELLE, Flonda, this
15th day of July, 2009
BARBARA S. BUTLER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Hendry County, Florida
BY /S/ D HAMMOND
DEPUTY CLERK
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF'
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP
10004 North Dale Mabry Hwy,
Suite 112
Tam a Flordla 33618
277o0 CN 7/23,30/o09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
MTWENTIET JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000369
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
Plaintiff
Vs.
KAYLYNN PEWO AKA
KAYLYNN D PEWO, et al
Defendants)
NOTICE OF ACTON
TO KAYLYNN PEWOAKA
KAYLYNN D PEWO
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
585 N Cabbage Palm Street
Oewiston, FL 33440
CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER, AND AGAINST THE
HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL
DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER-
EST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing property in HENDRY County,
Flonda'
LOT 15, BLOCK 23, WOODLAND
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING
TO THE MAP OR PLATTEREOF
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
4, PAGES 1 AND 2, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses within 30 days after
the first publication, if any, on Flon-
da Default Law Grou p,P Plaintiff's
attorney, whose address e 9119
Corporate Lake Dnve, Suite 300,
Tampa, Florida 33634, and file the
original with the Court either before
service on Plaintlff,s attorney or im-
medrately thereafter, otherwise a de-
fault will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the Complaint
or petition
This notice shall be published once
a week for two consecutive weeks in
the Oewieton News,
WITNESS my hand and the seat of
the Court on this 14th day of 3uly,
2009
Barbara S Butler
Clerk of the Court
By /S/ D Hammond
As Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group PL,
PO Box 25018
Tampa, FL 33622-5018
In accordance with the Amencans
with Disabilites Act, persons needing
a speoal accommodation to partici-
pate in this proceeding should con-
tact the Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County Justice Center, Room 3112,
1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers,
Flonda 33901, telephone number
(813)335-2299; 1-800-955-8771
QIDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via
Flonda Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to this proceed
ing
327723 CN 07/23,30/09
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The Hendry County Hospital Au-
thoEnt Board of Directors will con-
duct a SPECIAL Strategic Planning
meeting beginning at 8 am and
then going into Closed Executive
Session on Saturday August 1st, at
the Clewiston Inn, 108 Royal Palm
Avenue, Clewiston, Flonda
328576 CN 7/30/09

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
GLADES UTILITY AUTHORITY
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Glades
Utility Authority ("Authoity") is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Au-
gust 5, 2009 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Belle Glade Com-
mission Chambers, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd West, Belle
Glade, Florida 33430-3900. The purpose of the meeting is to consider
organizational matters related to the Authority, to consider the service con-
tract between The Authonty and Palm Beach County, Florida; to consider
hiring process and selection cntena for the appointment and hinng of Au-
thonty staff, to consider a proposed budget and certain financing matters
relevant to same, to consider rules of procedure for the conduct of Au
thonty business; and to conduct any other business that may come before
the Board The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in ac-
cordance with Florida law A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained
from Sylvia Sharps The meeting may be continued to a date and time cer-
ain, to be announced at the meeting
Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilitles Act, any person
requlnn special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of
a disability or physical impairment should contact Sylvia Sharps with Palm
Beach County Water Utilities at (561) 493-6000 at least forty-eight (48)
hours before the meeting,
If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting, such person will need a record of the
proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made that includes the testimony and evidence upon such
appeal is to be based
Sylvia L. Sharps Contract/Grants Coordinator
326662 CGS 7/30/09

IN THE CIRCUITOF THE 20th
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY
Case 4: 2009-CA-001023
HS8C Bank USA, NA, as Indenture
Trustee for the registered Notehoid-
ers of Renaiseanc Home Equity
Loan Trust 2007-2,
Plaintiff,
vs
James Terrel Fielder and Nicole R,
Filder, Husband and Wife, Board of
County Commissioners of Glades
County Florida,
Defendants)
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order of Final Judgment
of Foreclosure dated July 9, 2009,
entered in Civil Case No 2009-
CA-000023 of the Circuit Court of
the 20th Judcial Circuit in and for
Glades County, Flonda, wherein
HSBC Bank USA, NA, as Indenture
Trustee for the registered Notehold-
ers of Renaissance Home Equity
Loan Trust 2007 2, Plaintiff and
James Terrel Fielder and Nicole R
Fnder, Husband ad Wife are de
fendant(s), I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash, AT THE
FRONT DOOR OF THE GLADES
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MOOREHA-
VEN, FLORIDA AT 1100 AM. on
August 13, 2609 the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Final J ogment, to-wit

LOT 11, FISHEATING BAY ES-
TATES; UNIT 11, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGES 105-106, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER
EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE
SALE IF ANY OTHER THAN THE
PROPERTY OvNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AF-
TER THE SALE
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A
DISABILITY WHO NEED ANY AC-
COMMODATION IN ORDER TO PAR
TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING
YOU ARE ENTITLED AT NO COSt
TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE PLEASE
CONTACT GLADES COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 500 AVENUE J, MOORE
HAVEN, FL 33471 WITHIN 2 WORK-
ING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF
THIS NOTICE OF SALE. IF YOU ARE
HEARING IMPAIRED CALL
1-800 955 8771, IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8770
DATED at MOORE HAVEN, Florida,
this 14th day of July, 2009
JOE FLINT
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Glades County, Florida
BY, Jennifer Bevis
DEPUTY CLERK
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN LLP
10004 North Dale Ma6ry Hwy,
Suite 112
Tampa Florida 33618
09 124009
327707 CGS 7/23,30/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HENRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2008-1326 CA
HOME FINANCING CENTER, INC
Plaintiff
vs.
MARIA A HADDOCK, et al,
Defendants)
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to the Final Judgment entered in
this case now pending in said Court,
the style of which is indicated above
I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash on the 2nd Floor of
the Clerk of Circuit Courts office,
Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E
Hickpochee Avenue, Labelle, FL
33935, on the 12th day of August,
2009, at 1100 am, the following
described property as set forth in
said Order or Final Judgment, to wit,
THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT
17, ALL OF LOT 18, 19 AND
BLOCK 11, BELMONT SUBDI-
VISION, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 9, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-
TEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM
THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF
THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS
MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
ORDERED at HENRY County,
Fonds, this 15th day of July, 2009
Barbara S Butler
As Clerk, Orcut Court
Hendiry, Florida
By /S/ D HAMMOND
As Deputy Clerk
327661 CN 7/23,30/09

July 30, 2009 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 22-2008-CA-000296
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
Plaintff
vs
FRANCISCO CARDONA, JR., et al
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: SUSANA ESTRADA
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
834 Thatcher Boulevard
Moore Haven, FL 33471
CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND
AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDI-
VIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTH-
ER CLAIMANTS
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
foreclose a mortgage on the following
property In HENDRY County, Florida:
LOT 14, BLOCK A, MOORE
HAVEN RIVER GARDENS, AC.
CORING TO THE PLAT THERE-
OF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
4, PAGE 130, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been fled against you and you are
ruguired to serve a copy of your wen
defenses than 30 days after the first
publication, if any, on Floida Default
Law Group, L, Plaintiffs attomey,
whose address is 9119 Corporate Lake
Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida 33634,
and fie the original wit this Court at-
thea benre served on Plaintffes ator-
ney or immediately thereafter, othenrose
a default all be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the Complaint or
This notice shall be published once a
week for two consecutive weeks in the
OeWiSton News
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the
Court on this 10th day of July, 2009
Joe Flint
Clerk of the Court
By: /5 Jennifer Beis
As Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group P.L,
PO Boo 25018
Tampa, FL 33622 5018
In accordance woh the Amercans with
Disabilities Act persons needing a spe-
dal accommoabion to participate in this
proceedig should contact the Deputy
Court Administrator whose office is 1-
cated at Lee County Jusce Fatter,
Room 3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers Florda 33B01, te ne t num er
(813) 35-2299 1-800-95 -8771 (EDD)
or 1800-955-770 (v), via Horda Relay
Seiaic, not later than seven (7) days
pror to this pro n
327716 GCD 07/23,30/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20111 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 200-210-CA
INDYMAC BANK, FS.B,
Plaintiff
VS
CLARA A RAINONE, UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF CLARA A RAINONE;
UNKNOWN PERSONS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,
Defendants

FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
dosure Sale dated July 14 2009
and entered in Case No. 2068-210-
CA, of the Circuit Court of the 20th
Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY
County, Florida. INDYMAC BANK,
FSB s Plaintiff and CLARA A RAl-
NONE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CLA-
RA A RAINONE, UNKNOWN
PERSONS) IN POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERLY, are defen-
dants I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash on the 2nd Floor
Hallway, in Front of Office of Clerk of
Courts, Administration Bldg, Hendry
Co Courthouse, at 25 East Hick
pochee, Labelle in Hendly County,
FL, at 11'00 a m, on this 12th day
of August, 2009, the following de
scnbed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit'
LOT 4, BLOCK A, RIVER GROVE
ESTATES A SUBDIVISION AC-
CORDIN6 TO THE PLAT
THEREOF AT PLAT BOOK 6,
PAGES 185 AND 186, IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the
date of the is pendens but file a
claim willn 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 16th day of July, 2009
BARBARA S. BUTLER
As Clerk of said Court
By /Is/ D Hammond
As Deputy Clerk
This notice is provided pursuant to
Administrative order No 065O
In accordance with the Amencans
with Disabilities Act, if you are a per-
son with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to partici-
pate in this proceeding, you are enti-
tled, at no cost to you, to provisions
of certain assistance Please contact
the Court Administrator at 25 East
Hickpochee, LaBelle, FL 33935,
Phone No, (941) 335-2299 within 2
working days of your receipt of this
notce or pleading, if you are hearing
impaired, call l1800-995-8770(V)(Va
Florida Relay Services)
327815 CN 07/23,30/09

I intend to register the ficttious
name of ATA Water with the State of
Florida, in connection with a busi-
ness in Hendry County, FL Jose G.
Ortiz ir, LaBelle FL 33935
328708 CGS 7/30/09

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Cewiston Planning and Zoning Board wil
meet at 5 30 p m on Monday, August 3, 2009 in the Commission Cham-
bers at City Hall, 115 W Ventura Avenue. Included in the agenda will be
the following request'
1) A request from Douglass Fertilizer & Chemical, Inc. to partially vacate
and close a portion of Ventura Avenue, The property is located in Block
387, Lots 2 +3 Parcel Number 3-34-43-01-010-0387-001 0 is zoned I
The City Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the rec
ommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board and take final action on this
request on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 6 00 p m in the City Hall Commis-
eon Chambers
All cihzens and interested parties are encouraged to attend the P&Z Board
meeting and the City Commission public heanng Any inquiries regarding
the heanng or any person requiing a special accommodation because of a
disability or physical impairment, including speech or hearing impairments,
should contact the Building Officialt office at least three days prior to the
hearing
CITY OF CLEWISTON
Travis Reese
Director of Building & Zoning
328149 CN 7/30/09

Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity
in the 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland
To All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This Is to give notice that Glades County has conducted an evaluation as
required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 in accordance with HUD
regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 to determine the potential affect that its ac
tvity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the environment
Glades County intends to undertake a project to be funded by a Florida
Small COtls Community Development Block Grant, The proposed proEect is
to demolish and construct replacement housing for up to one (1) housing
units located by low moderate income eligible homeowners The address
for this is 403 Pinecrest Avenue NW, Moore Haven Florida 33471l
It has determined that it has no practicable alternative other than to pro-
teed with the work, This activity will have no significant impact on the en-
vironment for the following reasons,
The housing unit is already located within the 100-year floodplain This
home will be demoltihed and a new replacement housing unit constructed
at the same address
Although the project is located in the 100 year floodplain, the improve
ments cannot be undertaken in any other location due to the scope of the
project There is, therefore, no pra eicable alternative
The proposed improvements conform to applicable floodplain protection
standards. The proposed atlon will not affect natural or beneficial flood
plain values, and residents of the community wil benefit from the project
Additional agencies involved in this project include the Flonda Department
of Community Affairs and the U S Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment
Written comments must be received by Glades County at the following ad-
dress on or before August 11, 2009 Glades County, PO Box 1018, Moore
Haven, FL 337-1018 Attn Erica Vlafuerte, Glades County S H I P Admin-
istrator A more detailed desnpbson of the project and the FIA flood maps
are available for citizen review at Glades County SHIP Office, 198 6th St,
Moore Haven Florida 33471
Russell Echols
Environmental Certifying Official
Chairman, Glades County Board of County Commissioners
328636 GCD 7/30/09

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is heoeby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public healing on the following petition on
August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at the I endry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E Ilickpochee Ace, LaBelle Florida The
LPA will deternune if the application is consistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review the application or con-
sistency with the Hendry C(ounty LFnd Development Code

The re commendations of the Local PlaumiegAanciyill be made to die Berdi of County Coanmussiones forf lmal consideration atapubhic earuig

Copies of tIe files and information regarding the petition are available for public inspection at the Ienadr, County Planning and Zoning
Department, 165 South Lee Street, LaBelle. Florida, and may be viewed Monday through Friday front 8 00 a m to 5 00 p in

All persons wishing to be heard on this issue may appear at said meeting If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the boaid.
agency. ot commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings.
and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim letord ofthe proceeding, is made, which record includes the tes-
timiony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based

Petition Number: SEO9-PR02

Applicant: Mr Ignacao Soto, represented by H L Bennett, PRE PL S

Resolution title: A RESOLUTION OF TILE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF I ENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA. GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOALLOW HEAVY RECREATIONAL USES IN A GENERAL AGRICULTURE
(A 2) ZONING DISTRICT

DESCRIPTION
THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 455, RANGE 29E. HENRY HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA EXCEPTING TI IEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL SITUATED IN SAID SECTION
21. TO-WIT BEGINNING AT A POINT 440 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21.
THENCE EAST 210 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 420 FEET, THENCE WEST 210 FEET, THENCE NORTH 420 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING LESS THE RIGID IT OF WAY FOR STATE ROAD 29

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LEGAL NOTICE
Sealed proposals will be received by the Oty of Belle Glade, Flonda, at the
City's Clerks office, City Hall, Belle Glade, Florida, until
200P.1M A ust 20, 2109
Time Date
at which time they will be opened and recorded Such proposals to provide
for the furnishing of:
LEASE FOR RESTAURANT OPERATION:
MUNICIPAL COUNTRY CLUB
The resulting contract shall be awarded to the responsible offerer that best
meets the needs of the City of Belie Glade, taking into consideration,
among other things, proposal amount, the financial responsibility of the of-
feror, proven skill and experience, abilities to timely reform the contract,
previous satisfactory performance and such other abilities of the offeror
that the City in its sole discretion determines will enable it to perform effec-
twely and efficiently the contract being proposed upon,
The envelope containing the proposal shall be marked as follows
SEALED PROPOSAL RFP NO 6-09 LEASE FOR RESTAURANT
OPERATION* MUNICIPAL COUNTRY CLUB
OFFEROR'S NAME -
TO BE OPENED 2,100P.M. A ust l20. 200D9
Time Date
No offeror may withdraw his or her proposal for a period of ninety (90)
days after submission by the date set for the opening thereof
The City of Belle Glade reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in
whole or in part, and/or make awards either as individual items or as a to-
tal combined proposal, whichever it considers in the best interest of the
City, and to waive any informalities In any proposal
The complete Request for Proposals including statement of work and pro-
posal forms may be obtained by bona fide offerors upon application at the
office of the City Clerk, 110 Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd, West, Belle
Glade FL 33430-3900 or from the City of Belle Glade website at.
wwwvbeegliade-fl com
THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE
Debra R. Buff, CMC, City Clerk
328192 SUN 7/30/09

LEGAL ADVER' SEMENTS

INVATION TO BID
Notice is hereby given that the District School Board of Hendry County,
Florida, will receive bids until 300 grm on August 10, 2009 at the Hendry
County School Board's Finance Office, at which time they will be opened
and tabulated
ProJE ctite: Clewiston Middle School Chiller Replacement Project
PrNojet Locaon Clewiston Middle School
601 West Pasadena Avenue
Clewiston, Fl 33440
Name of Owner Hendry County School Board
25 E, Hickpochee Ave.
LaBele, FL 33935
Proct Scope. Furmtsh all labor and materials required to replace the
two chiller assemblies of Clewiston Middle School, located in Clewiston
Florida The chiles have been pre-purchased by the Distnct School Board
of Hendry County and will be delivered to the site were the CONTRACTOR
will unload and install the chillers,
Site Examination A mandatory prebid meeting will be held in the cafete-
ne of Clewiston Middle School on August, 6, 2009 at 10 00 am
Place for ReceI of Bids All bids shall be delivered to Hendry County
School Boards Finance & Purchasing Office, 11 Curry Street, LaBelle, FL,
or Mailed to, Henday County School Board's Finance & Purchasing Office,
PO Box 1980, LaBelle, FL 33975
Obtlainin Bid Documents Bidders may obtain documents, including draw
ngs and specifications, by contacting the office of Jay Ammon Architect,
Inc, 32416 Lakeview Oaks Drive, Longwood, Florida, 32779, telephone
number (407) 333 1977 Documents will be distributed at no cost to the
bidders at the prebid meeting and will be mailed to the bidders at their re-
quest
All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the out-
sde, Bid Q10- 0002 Chiller Installation Replacement Project at Clewiston
Middle School, Bid Date: August 10, 2009 The School Board of Hendry
County reserves the nght to reject any and all bids received, and to waive
any and all irregularities in regard thereto No bids may be withdrawn after
the scheduled closing tSme for receipt for bids for a penod of sxty (60) cal-
endar days without consent of the Board
Hendry County School Board
Patnck B Langford, Chairman
328574 CB/CN 7/30/09

H. L. BENNFrTT
& ASSOCIATES INC

L a e- aea u -a

Orvell I oward, Chair
Hendry County Local Planning Agency

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ]olene Funding, LLC, the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certifcate No 316-2005
Year of Issuance 2005
Description of Property S31-42-30-102-0066-0050
BIk 66 Lot 5
Port LaBelle Unit 102
GC PB 3 PG 66
Name in which assessed, Giuseppe lannucoi +
Antonletta lannuccl *3TROS*
AH said property being in the County of Glades, State of Florida
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder in the hallway
located at the South entrance of the Courthouse on the 27th day of Au
gust, 2009 at 10,00 o'clock in the morning,
Dated this 8th day of July, 2009
Joe lint
Clerk of Circuit Court
Glades County, Florida
327132 GCD 07/16,23,30,08/06/09

LOCATION MAP
0TO HnORn ARFNA
H oNi"RY COUTY

Janet B Taylor, Chairwoman
Hendry County Board
of County Cocmnissionters

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lykes Bros Inc, the holder of the following
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon
The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop
erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows,
Certificate No 123-2005
Year of Issuance 2005
Description of Property $23-42-29-001-0004-0010
BIk 4 Lots 1,2,3,4
Royal Palm Est No 3
GC PB 1 Pgs 20 + 21
Name in which assessed Pope, Brianne E V Int +
Pope, Jonathan N% Int +
Pnnce, Ginger Lee A2 Int.
All said property being in the County of Glades, State of Flonda
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder in the ha lway
located at the South entrance of the Courthouse on the 27th day of Au
gust, 2009 at 10,00 o'clock in the morning,
Dated this 8th day of July, 2009
Joe Flint
Clerk of Circuit Court
Glades County, Florida
327151 GCD 07/16,23,30,08/06/09

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20 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee July 30, 2009

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public hearing on thie following petition on
August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at the I lendry County Courthouse, Comrnnission Chambers, 25 E I lickpoche Ave, LaBelle, Florida The
LPA will determine if the application is consistent with die Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review die application for con-
sistency with the Hendry Co"unty Land Development Code
The recommendandons ofdthe Local PlannigAgency will be made o the Beard of County Cormissioners for final consideration at a public hearing.
Copies of the files and infonnation regarding the petition are available for public inspection at the I Iendry County Planning and Zoning
Department, 165 Soudi Lee Street, LaBelle, Florida, and may be viewed Monday thiougil Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 p ni
All persons wishing to be heard on tils issue may appear at said meeting If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board,
agency, or comtintssion with respect to any matiel considered at such meI ' d ed a record of the proceedings,
and that, for such purpose, he ol she may need to ensuli e that a verbauim which record includes the tes-
timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based
Petition Number. VCO9-0001

Ordinance title A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF H1ENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA, GRANTING A VACATION OF ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ON A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE RESIDENTIAL/HIGH
DENSITY MOBILE HOME (RG-3M) ZONING DISTRICT

Legal description of subject property:
DESCRIPTION TH IE EAST 30 FEET OF TI IE FOLLOWING
A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL F-2, LABELLE RANCHETTES. MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT TIIE SE CORNER OF TI E NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION
9, RUN S86'33'10'W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 9, A DISTANCE OF 3987 72
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING S86'33'10W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DIS-
TANCE OF 293 10 FEET, THENCE N03'45'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 1325 46 FEET TO TIHE CENTERLINE OF ROAD "F"
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN that Ray W Hefl the holder of the foiowing
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon
The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop-
erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows
Certticate No 59-2006
Year of Issuance 2006
Description of Property A23-38-34-AO 0010-0000
523 T3SS R34E 17,36 AC M/L
That part lying between the original Kissimmee
River + the N ly boundaries of Par "C".
(Adds legal see Tax Roll)
Name in which assessed Pearce Family Co, Inc
All said property being in the County of Glades, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scnbed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder in the hallway
located at the South entrance of the Courthouse on the 27th day of Au-
gust, 2009 at 10 00 o'clock in the morning
Dated this 8th day of July, 2009.
aJoe Flint
Clerk of Circuit Court
Glades County, Florida
327156 GCD 07/16,23,30;08/06/09

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lykes Bros Inc, the holder of the following
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop-
erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows
Certificate No,: 157-2006
Year of Issuance 2006
Description of Property 528 41 30-002 0026-0180
BIk 26 Lots 18 + 19
Hall City Sub
DC PB 2 PG 25
Name in which assessed, Norman A, Nelson
All said property being in the County of Glades, State of Florida
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate wil be sold to the highest bidder in the haiway
located at the South entrance of the Courthouse on the 27th day of Au-
gust, 2009 at 10,00 o'clock in the morning,
Dated this 8th day of July, 2009
Joe Flint
Clerk of Circuit Court
Glades County, Florida
327155 GCD 07/16,23,30,08/06/09

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lykes Bros. Inc., the holder of the following
certificate, has filed said crtificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon
The cerhficate number and year of Assuance, the description of the prop
erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows,
Certificate No 156-2006
Year of Issuance 2006
Description of Property. 521 41 30 001-0005-0030
BIk 5 Lot 3
Chicago-Texas Add to Hall City
DC PB 2 PG 44
Name in which assessed Norman A Nelson
All said property being in the County of Glades, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certolcate will be sold to the highest bidder in the hallway
located at the South entrance of the Courthouse on the 27th day of Au
gust, 2009 at 10'00 o'clock in the morning
Dated this 8th day of July, 2009,
Joe Flint
Clerk of Circuit Court
Glades County, Florida
327154 GCO 07/16,23,30;08/06/09

HENDRY COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF
Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program
F.Y. 2009-2010
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program has awarded to Hend-
ry County $350,000. Ten Percent (10%) will be distributed for program adminis-
tration. Fiscal year 2009/2010 S.H.I.P allocation of funds will be utilized to
Implement the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP) strategy until
the expiration of the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program Tax Credit as
created through The America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The
SHIP program is created for the purpose of providing funds to expand produc-
tion of and preserve affordable housing in Hendry County.
Strategy #1 Purchase Assistance Program- First Time Home Buyers
Maximum allowable:
Very Low Income $30,000.00
Low Income $20,000.00
Moderate Income $10 000,00
Strategy #2 Housing Rehabilitation/Repairs/Demolition-
Maximum allowable: $30,000.00
Strategy # 3 Emergency Home Repair-
Maximum allowable: $15,000.00
Strategy #4 Disaster/ Mitigation Strategy-
Maximum allowable: $30,000.00
Strategy #5 Florida Homebuyer Opportunitv Promram-
Maximum allowable
10% of purchase price,
or $8,000 whichever is less
Strategies 1, 2, 3, will not be funded. Strategy 4 will be funded following a
natural disaster as declared by Executive Order. All strategies are subject to
funding availability.
SHIP FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO PURCHASE REHABIITATE OR RE-
PAIR MOBILE HOMES
Eligible households must qualify under specifically mandated adjusted gross in-
come limits, adjusted to family size, and taxpayer filer status as established by
the Florida Housing Finance Agency for Hendry County and in accordance with
the specific guidelines created for each strategy. Eligible single family owner oc-
cupied site built homes must qualify; each strategy has an allocation and hous-
ing allowance limitation.
The SHIP Administration office is located at 165 Lee Street, Court House
Square, LaBelle or contact Aida Bamhart, SHIP Director Telephone
863-675-5297 to obtain additional information.
Applications will be available between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm. SHIP
will move forward with your application on a first ready, first served basis until
funds available are encumbered. The SHIP program will continue to receive ap-
plications on a continuous basis for affordable housing assistance for eligible
residents of Hendry County until all available funds have been encumbered.
All SHIP assistance recipients must agree to comply with all SHIP Program crite-
ria and requirements as set forth in Chapter 91-37, Florida Administrative Code
and are frequently modified and amended, SHIP Funds may not be used to
purchase rehabilitate or repair mobile homes SHIP programs do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital
status, familial status, disability, or age (provided the applicant has the capacity
to enter into a binding contract.)

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2009 Climate Change bill

provides for wildlife and habitats

The simple things we all do
together that can make a
big difference for our future.

By Patricia Behnke
Amid all the media attention on health
care reform, economic recovery and the
first-moonwalk anniversary, a bill made its
way through the U.S. House of Representa-
tives this summer.
It may be just one piece of legislation, but
it is one gigantic leap for the environment
and wildlife.
The American Clean Energy and Security
Act of 2009 contains one section particularly
important to wildlife Natural Resource Ad-
aptation.
It sets a policy "to protect, restore and
conserve natural resources to enable them
to become more resilient, adapt to, and
withstand the impacts of climate change
and ocean acidification."
This is a wise course. Federal dollars
will help state agencies and others "on the
ground" implement the act to make the
kinds of lasting impacts that will ensure our
wildlife adapts and is resilient to these pro-
jected changes.
Jackie Fauls, the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's (FWC) director
of Legislative Affairs, says the money should
be there to help Florida's managers of wild-
life.
"The bill includes language that will help
fish, wildlife and natural resources adapt in
a warming world," Fauls said.
"It provides 1 percent of revenues from a
cap-and-trade system that will go to domes-

tic natural resource adaptation, beginning
in 2012, and will increase in allocation to 4
percent beginning in 2027."
The adaptation component for wildlife is
crucial because the experts agree that fish
and wildlife will have to adapt to rising sea
levels and warming temperatures, or they
will not survive.
It is up to the wildlife managers in Flor-
ida state government, that's the FWC to
help them adapt and remain resilient.
"Functioning ecosystems are critical to
the future of life on this planet," said Matt
Hogan, executive director of the Association
of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
"They provide a wide range of life-sus-
taining services in the form of clean water,
clear air, and other benefits that determine
the quality of human life. Ecosystems can
significantly capture carbon and sustain fish
and wildlife, which provide billions of dol-
lars in direct economic benefits."
The FWC has made adaptation of wildlife
a priority by forming first a Climate Change
Team and then an adaptation group that
is already at work designing, planning and
creating strategies that will manage fish and
wildlife in Florida for the challenges ahead.
The climate change bill has the potential
to help agencies, such as the FWC, imple-
ment these management strategies to ensure
no species goes extinct as climate change
becomes more and more real.
"Climate change is a complicated is-
sue," said Terry Doonan, co-chairman of the
FWC's Adaptation Working Group.
"We have some understanding of the im-
pacts of climate change, but we have much
to learn about the specific impacts and how
they change from one part of the state to an-
other. The more we understand, the better

we'll be at ensuring we do the best job pos-
sible of managing and conserving Florida's
diverse fish and wildlife species."
While the politicians debate the virtues
of the bill which could go to a vote in the
Senate sometime in the fall and the wild-
life managers plan strategies, individuals can
lower greenhouse gas emissions, too.
The National Wildlife Federation asks us
to do our part by taking the Good Neighbor
Pledge found on its Web site at http://online.
nwf.org.
I took the pledge today.
By promising such things as replacing five
incandescent light bulbs with compact fluo-
rescent light bulbs; turning off lights when
not using them; turning off my PC, monitor
and printer when not in use; unplugging
electronic devices (or putting on a power
strip that is turned off); setting the thermo-
stat two degrees lower or higher, depending
on the season; using the air-dry setting on
my dishwasher; and driving the speed limit,
I passed the test to be a Good Neighbor.
I even have a certificate to prove it, al-
though I decided to save the ink and paper
and not print it out.
It is the simple things we all do together
that can make a big difference for our fu-
ture.
At the federal, state or individual level, all
of us can do our best to ensure the forecast
for fish and wildlife remains resilient and
hopeful.

Religion briefs

Belle Glade
Revival
The Hip Hop Preacher is coming to the
Muck. The Reverend Dr. Anthony Reed, Sr.
will be at the Harvest AME Church on Au-
gust 5 through August 7 beginning at 7 p.m.
Please Come out and be revived as the Lord
is calling us to greater heights.
Vacation Bible School
Summer is drawing to a close. Make
plans to attend Vacation Bible School from
Sunday, August 9th, through Wednesday,
August 12. The times are from 6:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Son Rock Kids Camp will be an adven-
ture camp like no other which you have at-
tended. Your children will learn great songs,
make interesting crafts and play fun games.
Most of all they will learn how Jesus cares
for them. At Son Rock Kids Camp they will
also learn why and how Jesus gave Simon
Peter a new name which means "Rock".
We are going to have a blast, so invite

everyone from preschool through 6th grade
to Community United Methodist church, lo-
cated at 401 S.W. First Street in Belle Glade,
starting at 6:30 p.m. August 9 through Au-
gust 12. For further information please call
561-996-5568.

Moore Haven
Fall Festival
New Hope Baptist Church will hosts its
2nd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Novem-
ber 7. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for
more information. Any questions, please
contact Brenda at 863 532 8314.
Thrift shop open at Church of God of
Prophecy
The Church of God of Prophecy, in Moore
Haven, will have a thrift shop open on Sat-
urdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all things are
given for a donation, this is to help for ex-
penses of the church.
We feel in helping the church it is helping
you also, with your needs.

All things are nice and clean, these things
are supplied by Cowboy Church Hand &
Hand Ministries of Palmdale, if you would
like to help us call 863-612-0640, if no an-
swer leave message, God bless you.

Clewiston
Food Bank at Iglesia Vida Nueva
Everyone hits hard times at some point.
To ease the crisis a small food bank is open
at Iglesia Vida Nueva on Sundays from 10
a.m. to 12 p.m. Restrictions apply. Iglesia
Vida Nueva is located at 217 East Aztec Ave
in Clewiston. For more information please
call 863-983-1070.
Services Times at Iglesia Vida Nueva
Sunday services will be 11 a.m. VI.D.A
Kids 4-10; VI.D.A Teens 12-18 celebration
services will begin at 6 p.m. Monday servic-
es begin at 7 p.m. C4 Youth Group for ages
12-18. Wednesday prayer and bible study
services will begin at 7 p.m., Friday prayer
and bible study will also begin at 7 p.m.

SHEWMAKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Presents our new
MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC!!!
We will be at Tractor Supply
in Clewiston
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
From 3pm to 6 pm

Beneficial Advice
By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
As a pastor, I receive a lot of sometimes
informative information which just calls out
to be shared.
For instance, someone has collected a
list of Fatal Things to Say to Your Pregnant
Wife which I feel compelled to share with
my brethren.
Following are seven fatal things to say to
your wife when she is pregnant.
#7: "I finished the Oreos."
#6 "Y'know, looking at her, you'd never
guess that Pamela Lee had a baby!"
#5: "Well, could they induce labor? The
25th is the Super Bowl."
#4 "Whoa! For a minute there, I thought
I woke up next to Willard Scott!"
#3: "I'm jealous! Why can't men experi-
ence the joy of childbirth?"
#2: "Are your ankles supposed to look
like that?" and the #1 Fatal Thing to Say to
Your Pregnant Wife:
"You don't have the guts to pull the trig-
ger."
And then there is the question, "Is the
glass half full, or half empty?"
It depends on whether you're pouring, or
drinking.
Other words of wisdom: Always keep
your words soft and sweet, just in case you
have to eat them, and always read stuff that
will make you look good if you die in the
middle of it.
Imagine having to wash a cat. I had to
once, and it was an experience!
Years later, I received the following in-
structions on how to do it properly: Dear P.J.
To bathe the cat:
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add
1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the
bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while
you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat
in the toilet and close both lids. Following
this activity, you may need to stand on the
lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make am-
ple suds. Never mind the noises that come
from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying
this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times.
This provides both the "Power Wash" and
"Rinse."
6. Have someone open the front door
of your home. Make sure that there are no
people between the bathroom and the front
door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you
can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The cat will now rocket out of the toi-
let, streak through the bathroom, and run
outside where he will dry himself off, cat-
fashion.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be
sparkling clean. "Hope this helps!" Sincerely,
Rover.
"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding, for it is
more profitable than silver and yields better
returns than gold. It is more precious than
rubies; nothing you desire can compare
with it." Proverbs 3:13-15.

Obama vs. Jefferson
By Jackie Miller, Evangelist
First Christian Church
A few weeks ago in this column I pointed
out how that the philosophies of the Obama
Administration were completely contrary to
the philosophies of Presidents Washington
and Lincoln.
This week I would like to point out the
contrasting philosophies of President Thom-
as Jefferson and Obama.
President John F. Kennedy once said to
an assembled group of scholars in the White
House. "I think this is the most extraordinary
collection of talent, of human knowledge,
that has even been gathered at the White
House with the exception of when Thomas
Jefferson dined alone."
So here are some quotes from Jefferson
the writer of "The Declaration of Indepen-
dence."
"The democracy will cease to exist when
you take away from those who are willing to
work and give to those who would not."
"It is incumbent on every generation
to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle
which if acted on would save one-half the
wars of the world."
"I predict future happiness for Americans
if they can prevent government from wast-
ing the labors of the people under the pre-
tense of taking care of them."
"My reading of history convinces me
that most bad government results from too
much government."
"No free man shall ever be debarred the
use of arms."
"The strongest reason for the people to
retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as
a last resort, to protect themselves against
tyranny in government."
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed
from time to time with the blood of patriots
and tyrants."
In light of the present financial crisis, it's
interesting to read what Jefferson said in
1802.
"Banking institutions are more danger-
ous to our liberties than standing armies.
If the American people ever allow private
banks to control the issue of currency, first
by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and
corporations that will grow up around the
banks will deprive the people of all property
until their children wake-up homeless on
the continent their fathers conquered."
Doesn't that sound eerily familiar to what
is happening in America today?

An imaginary dialogue not
falling for the Devil's line
By The Reverend Samuel S.
Thomas, Ph. D.+
Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston
One of the presenters at a recent confer-
ence I attended pointed out the value of do-
ing your own research.
As human beings, the majority of what
we learn comes from what we hear, usually
what others report as "facts' or "true.'
He cited someone who claimed that 89%
of the people believed a certain way.
He went to the source of the "fact" that

was quoted and found they had gotten it
from another source.
He checked that source, which led to an-
other source.
That source led him to the author of the
number who really hadn't done any research
at all, and "in his opinion...."
What came presented as solid informa-
tion was really rooted in opinionated sourc-
es.
My ears perk up when someone says
"The Bible is very clear on that!" or "Jesus
said...."
The devil tempts Eve in the Garden of
Eden by asking her about not eating the for-
bidden fruit and says to her "Did God really
say that?"
As a matter of fact, He did, but Eve will
not stand her ground or check with God
once again.
She succumbs (Genesis 3:1 ff).
When the devil makes up his own rea-
sons, Eve accepts them; he speaks for God
and pretends to know why God would make
such a rule.
The world might be a different place to-
day if the conversation went like this: Devil
-"Did God really say' you must not eat from
any tree in the garden?'."
Eve "Let me check with Him and get
back with you!" Devil -
"You will not surely die, for God knows
that your eyes will be open and you will be
like God."
Eve-" I'm not sure about God's reasons
for forbidding the fruit from that tree I'll

check it out and see what He has to say.
Maybe He has another reason!"
The devil would have left in disgust;
maybe we would have avoided a lot of prob-
lems!
When people don't do their homework
about getting involved in wars or where the
money is going to come from, or just how
we're going to resolve an issue with some-
one we love; we're on the path to what may
be a very slippery slope.
The problem of not listening with a criti-
cal ear opens the way to being victimized, to
being led down a wrong path, to all sorts of
wild ideas and behavior.
Lots of people would have been saved
from loss, grief or hardships if they remem-
bered "If it sounds too good to be true, it
probably is!"
Every now and again, there is that little
voice inside that says "something isn't right
about this..." and causes me to re-think.
It helps keep me out of trouble: I try to
listen.
I've found that is someone or something
is "on the level" checking out the situation
will be welcomed.
Beware of those who say "Because I said
so!" or "Just take it on faith!"
There may be much, much more to it
than meets the eye!

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Arrest Report
Dialys Enid Duprey, 26

This column lists arrests, not con-
victions, unless otherwise stated. Any-
one who is listed here and who is later
found not guilty, or has the charges
against them dropped, is welcome to
inform the newspaper. We will confirm
the information and print it.

Clewiston- One month after closing
its previous Clewiston store, Goodwill In-
dustries of Southwest Florida is opening a
much larger location on Friday, July 31 in
the Clewiston Town Center (969 W. Sugar-
land Hwy.). Goodwill will cut the ribbon on
the new retail and donation center at 8:45
a.m. with help from the Clewiston Cham-
ber of Commerce, and the store will open
at 9:00 a.m.
Visitors to the weekend Grand Open-
ing celebration will have the opportunity
to win a $100 shopping spree, along with
other prizes. The Pig In or Pig Out cook-
ing team will be on hand to sell lunch and
early dinner on Friday, and will also pro-
vide complimentary sweet tea to custom-
ers during dining hours. In addition, people
who donate to Goodwill over the weekend
will receive an added discount.
At 16,000 square feet, the Clewiston
Town Center Goodwill is approximately
four times larger than the previous Clewis-
ton Goodwill location. In addition to a
larger sales floor and more merchandise,
the store will also serve as a processing
and salvage hub for Goodwill's operations
in Southwest Florida. In total, Goodwill has
hired 20 employees to work at the new
store.
The new Goodwill location will feature

a Job-Link center, providing career training,
job placement help, and family strength-
ening assistance for the community. Bob
Haenggi, Vice President of Goodwill's
Career Development Services, explains:
"The unemployment rate here in South-
west Florida shows that the demand for
Goodwill's Career Development and Job-
Link services is continually growing. Our
assistance is needed now more than ever
to help Southwest Floridians in stabilizing
their lives."
Goodwill's larger store is part of the
agency's efforts to expand its reach in Hen-
dry and Glades counties. A Goodwill hous-
ing complex is under construction in La-
Belle, and is expected to open by Fall, and
other projects are in the planning stages for
both Clewiston and LaBelle.
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Flori-
da, Inc. serves Hendry, Glades, Lee, Collier
and Charlotte counties. Revenue earned
at Goodwill's 24 Southwest Florida thrift
stores supports programs and services for
people with disabilities and other disad-
vantages. Programs include career training
and placement services, income-sensitive
housing for people with disabilities and
senior citizens, and youth mentoring pro-
grams.

Briefs cont.

items to victims of employment loss, fore-
closure and financial hardship with the last
30 days.
Baskets are free to anyone who is in need
of them, all that is needed is proof of finan-
cial hardship at the University & Theological
Seminary located at 525 East El Paso Ave in
Clewiston. For further information please
call 863-983-8505 ext. 0.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW New

Dinner Hours
The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW 4185 has
Wednesday Night Dinners to eat in or take
out, open to the public.
The menu is different each week and are
served during our new dinner hours from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. for a $7 donation.
You can call the Post at 863-983-9748 to
get the menu and to place your order.
The Post is located at 501 S. Francisco St.,
Clewiston.

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Hygiene argument leads to felony arrest

Spat over nail clippings
lands one in jail

By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
CLEWISTON-Many domestic violence
cases throughout the country oftentimes
involve alcohol, drug use, or arguments
about money.
In one recent case in Clewiston, a fight
broke out following an argument about nail
clippings, according to the Hendry County
Sheriff's Office.
The incident happened Monday, July 20
on Shane Street in Clewiston.
According to the arrest report, Steven
McGillivary, 21, had reportedly been cutting
his nails inside the home while lying down

on a bed.
Charles Kincaid, 58, told officers he saw
the suspect collect the shorn nails on his
shirt and, when the man got up from the
bed, Kincaid saw the nails fall on top of the
couch.
"At this time, a verbal argument broke
out between both parties due to the nails
falling on top of the couch," wrote Deputy
Julio Perez in his arrest report.
Kincaid told deputies McGillivary hit him
multiple times with his fists. McGillivary's
mother tried to intervene and break up the
fight, the report continues. The brawl re-
portedly ended when Kincaid threatened to
call law enforcement.
That's when the McGillivary reportedly
fled from the scene.
Law enforcement officials arrived to
find Kincaid suffering from wounds on his

face, a swollen mouth with dried blood, a
laceration to the top of his forehead and a
swollen right eye. The man was also hold-
ing a broken tooth in his right hand, and a
bite mark was clearly imprinted on his left
palm.
He said he wished to press charges and
refused medical treatment at the scene.
With a B.O.L.O. issued on the vehicle,
deputies caught up with McGillivary at the
intersection of Sonora and Francisco Street.
He was transported to the LaBelle jail on
a charge of aggravated battery with bodily
harm or disability on Monday, July 20.
McGillivary allegedly told deputies that
he was the one who was initially battered
and fought back in defense.
News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be reached at
jzaragoza@newszap.com.

Tourist Development Council Receives Tourism Grant

LaBelle VISIT FLORIDA, the state's offi-
cial source for travel planning, has awarded
a Marketing Grant to the Hendry County
Tourist Development Council for the 2009-
2010 Fiscal Year, which began July 1, 2009.
"The purpose of these grants is to help
non-profit entities and local governments
stretch their tourism marketing dollars in
an effort to expand cultural, heritage, rural
and nature tourism activities in Florida," said
Chris Thompson, President & CEO for VISIT

FLORIDA.
"We were pleased that VISIT FLORIDA
and the Florida Commission on Tourism
selected us from among a large number
of grant applicants, during their most com-
petitive grant cycle to date," said Ron Zim-
merly, Executive Director. "These funds will
be used for marketing the Ronald McDon-
ald House Charity Rodeo and the Southern
States Bull Riding National Finals to be held
in January 2010, which will help us better

position and market Hendry County as a de-
sirable destination."
VISIT FLORIDA, a private/public partner-
ship, is the Florida Commission on Tourism's
day-to-day operating corporation.
The Hendry County Tourist Development
Council was created in 2000 and is funded
entirely with bed tax revenue, which is used
to market and promote Hendry County.
Visit our website at www.visithendrycounty.
com.

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In their outline of the project to local
municipalities, Goodwill Industries expects
to create construction employment over a
10- to 12-month period. The facility will also
require part-time staff for management and
maintenance.
News of the project has already been met
by encouraging commitments at the city and
county levels.
"We applaud and support your efforts
and hope you are successful in this venture,"
wrote Don Gutshall, Clewiston interim city
manager, in a letter of support to the com-
pany in June. "Besides our organization
promoting this potential new project to the
elderly of our community, we will continue
to assist and support your organization as
you move forward."
The county has also signed on, voting to
provide a matching contribution of $140,000
($10,000 per unit) at their July 14 meeting.
The project is in its early stages, and the
company will not know until later this year,
most likely in the fall, whether it will receive
the grant funding.
If it is awarded the funding, and the proj-
ect progresses according to plans, construc-
tion should begin in the fall of 2010 and ten-
ants will be able to move in to the units in
the fall of 2011.
News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be reached at
jzaragoza@newszap.com.

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Clubs and organizations

Project H.O.PE.
Sometimes when a disaster is over and
you are just beginning to get back on your
feet, you discover you still do not have the
ability to repair or rebuild your home with-
out some help. After Tropical Storm Fay, you
may have been able to repair or rebuild but
things are just not the same.
Anxiety or just feeling the blues is com-
mon. Talking really helps... getting con-
nected with available resources really helps!
Project H.O.P.E. is a FEMA funded program
managed by the State of Florida.

A>are

Project H.O.P.E. outreach workers are in
your community. If you would like to talk
with one of the team members, please con-
tact Diego at 239-200-7454. They are here to
help and would love to hear how you are
doing!

Bird-Watching Tours
Through a partnership with Hendry-
Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water
Management District will offer to the public
escorted birding tours at the South Florida
Birding Trail Stormwater Treatment Area 5
(STA-5) south of Clewiston in eastern Hen-

dry County. Tours are open to anyone, but
participants must register to reserve a space
on the trips.
Meet at the STA5 gate at 8:30 a.m. To sign
up for the STA-5 Birding Tour: Send an e-
mail to Margaret England, at: sta5birding@
embarqmail.com with your name and con-
tact information including an emergency cell
number for the tour day, the date you want
to go, and the number in your party. You
may also leave a message at: 863-674-0695
or 863-517-0202. Schedule: Great Backyard
Bird Count Fun Weekend: Aug. 15, Sept. 19
(North American Migration Count: Teams),
Oct. 17.

truck (possibly a late-model Ford Ranger),
which, after striking the bicyclist, continued
traveling north on S.R. 29.
Witnesses told investigators that another
vehicle struck the man, although no descrip-
tion of that vehicle is given. That vehicle is
said to have collided with the bicyclist as it
traveled south on S.R. 29.
"Hopefully, someone will see this, it will
jog their memory and we'll get new infor-
mation," said Lt. Chris Miller, public affairs
officer for the highway patrol. "Maybe we'll
get new leads. That's what we're hoping
for."
Anyone with information about the case
is asked to contact Corporal Louis M. Smith
Jr., FHP, in Arcadia at 800-993-4618, ext.
262.
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